Are you looking for some inspiration on your weight-loss journey? Check out the fabulous achievements of Maren Pedersen, a Diet-to-Go superstar! Just like Maren, you can do this, and Diet-to-Go can help! Get inspired and learn how Diet-to-Go helped Maren reach her goals and how we can help you do the same.

It starts around age 30 – you start to notice that eating the same foods and doing the same activity no longer maintains weight. Worse still, is that the weight you do gain mostly sticks around your mid-section because of a shift in hormonal activity. But, don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom! There are several dietary fixes that can boost metabolism and diminish the effects of both middle-age and menopause.

So you’re heading to the gym for the first time...or at least thinking about it! Is the idea of walking into that building making you nervous? Feel like you have no idea what you are doing? Here are some serious and not so serious tips to having a great first experience at the gym!

Mondays -ugh. Back to work after the weekend, back to our diet after the splurges, back to the daily grind. But there's also something very powerful about Mondays that we can use to our advantage. Suddenly, having a case of "the Mondays" could be a very, VERY good thing. So when it comes to your least favorite day of the week, don't hate it, embrace it! Here's how:

You’ve been so disciplined with your weight loss regimen - you hired a personal trainer, triumphantly threw out the ice cream, piously refused the donuts at work but, a couple of weeks into it, you are starting to lose your will. Will you be able to push through tough times? Or have you unwittingly set yourself up for failure? Try these 5 tips to set yourself up for weight-loss SUCCESS instead.

Memorial Day weekend signals the beginning of summer – and that means it’s time to break out the swim suit! Blast belly fat and get in shape for the beach by incorporating the right foods in your diet. Research has proven that the following foods can help trim your mid-section, which is good news for not only your figure, but your heart too.

Research shows that eating protein, immediately after you finish your workout helps your muscles heal faster so you can do more work. It also speeds up your metabolism because it takes more energy to digest than other nutrients. OK, we get it, protein is good. So how do we get more of it? There are the old standbys – canned tuna fish, milk, chicken and steak, but if you’re looking for surprising and creative ways to sneak in more protein, read on!

Calories are fuel that gives you the energy to do the things you want to do. It is best that your calories come from nutrient- and fiber- rich sources so that you feel satisfied and full. Nutrient-rich foods also fight disease and maintain proper organ function. However, you can maintain a healthy weight by eating any food as long as you stay within your personal calorie budget.

Regular exercise not only helps you to lose weight by burning excess calories but also boosts metabolism and gives you energy. Intentionally adding the activities on this list will step up your caloric burn—and the best part is—THEY’RE FUN!

We've identified the Top 100 blogs in existence on fitness, nutrition, dieting, weight-loss, and mind-body health. These are the best resources for your healthy-living arsenal – the blogs with the soundest science-based information, the best free workouts and recipes, and the most kick-ass motivational content and inspirational people to support you on your journey.

Premium, real food ingredients are the basis of every Diet-to-Go meal. Selecting fruits and vegetables of the highest quality gives us more control over the nutritional quality and presentation of our meals. We also choose local produce when it is in season to lessen our impact on the planet.

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We all have our junk food vices. It’s fine to indulge every once in awhile, but what if you could make similar versions of your old favorites with healthier ingredients, less calories, and less fat? We went on a mission to find ten of your favorite splurges and then a recipe that promises the same flavor sans the fat. Check out these diet hacked snacks.
 

After exercising indoors all winter, the allure of spring has us itching to get outside. But if you've gotten used to your indoor workout, you might be unsure of where to start with your transition out of doors. Fear not! We've got you covered. These five fun activities will show you that you don’t need the treadmill or your weight bench for a great workout.

Eating more vegetables is essential to a healthy diet and weight control - but it's time to think outside the broccoli steam bag! Before you get bored out of your mind and skip eating your greens altogether, here are five delicious ways to prepare your vegetables that you've got to try!

On paper, sustaining a healthy diet and approach to eating is logical and easy. In the REAL WORLD? Not so much! No matter how strong our resolve, most of us are eventually challenged by travel, parties, snack cravings, eating out and more. With all that life throws your way, you might start to think it's impossible to stick to your goals, but with these tips, it can be easier than you think.

If you’re eating a perfectly healthy diet, you probably don’t need to supplement with vitamins. But even the smallest gaps in nutrition can cause deficiencies, altering the efficiency of your metabolism and hormones. This list of the top ten vitamins and minerals for diet, health, and wellness is a great starting point for a discussion with your doctor about how you can make vitamins work for you.

It may be counter-intuitive, but snacking when you're watching your weight is actually a good idea. Making the right decision about snacking can be the difference between weight-loss and weight-gain. Be smart, have a plan, and snacks can be a great tool for keeping you fit, trim and on track for the whole day.

Did you know that you don't have to exercise full throttle for hours in order to lose weight? In fact, you may actually be wasting precious time and energy because your body responds similarly (if not better) to SHORTER bursts of high intensity. HIIT – or high intensity interval training – can help you burn many more calories in the same amount of time.

Happy people can be infectious, uplifting and sometimes even annoying, but is it possible that they may also be physically healthier than unhappy people? According to a Harvard School of Public Health Study, they are! And these are the 8 habits those happy, healthy people have it common: